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Groups helps jailbreakers organize conversations in the native Messages app
There are two types of people in this world: 1) those that proactively partake in conversation thread thinning in the Messages app to keep things clean and organized; and 2) those that let conversation threads build up over time in their Messages app, resulting in a seemingly endless list of conversations.
If your mannerisms align with the packrat-esque folk in the latter group, then we’ve got some great news for you. A newly released jailbreak tweak called Groups by iOS developer Ryan Trent can help you get organized by permitting you to sort conversation threads in the Messages app into… you guessed it… groups.
ChatLock jailbreak tweak protects your in-app conversations
People seem to value privacy more than ever these days, and with such a massive part of our lives taking place in digital conversations, isn’t it about time we do more to protect them?
Not all apps incorporate native conversation-centric privacy features, but with the help of a newly released jailbreak tweak called ChatLock by iOS developer Elias Sfeir, you can lock individual conversations in several of your favorite messaging apps with just a few taps to prevent friends and family from logging into your device and reading your personal chats.
This tweak makes the Messages app’s timestamp system more useful
It was just a few days ago that we showed you a jailbreak tweak called ExactTimePhone, which could make your call log history significantly more helpful by detailing the exact time that an incoming or outgoing call transpired if it was more than a few days old. The tweak received lots of positive feedback, but it left the begging question: shouldn’t a similar tweak be made for the Messages app?
If you’re on board with this train of thought, then you’ll probably come to appreciate a newly-released and free jailbreak tweak dubbed ExactTimeMessages by iOS developer gilshahar7, as it makes this same concept a reality in iOS’ native Messages app for both iMessage and SMS conversations.
MessageColors lets you add color gradients to the Messages app
If you have an iPhone, then chances are you spend a lot of time in the Messages app text messaging other people. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be great if you could colorize the Messages app to match your individual personality?
If you like what you’re hearing so far, then you’ll probably enjoy a new free jailbreak tweak called MessageColors by iOS developer RestiveConch. This tweak lets you apply custom color gradients to your Messages app, making it possible to achieve the result you see in the screenshot example above.
Zuckerberg: WhatsApp, Instagram & Messenger merger to create an iMessage-like layer for SMS
Facebook recently revealed plans to merge your WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger threads so you could easily message people across these services, and now CEO Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his rationale for making this controversial move.
AutoShiftFix can help prevent capital letter-centric typos throughout iOS
One of the most common typo mistakes I experience on the iOS platform involves capital letters. Sometimes my fat fingers tap the Shift key in the middle of a sentence, resulting in a capital letter appearing where it doesn’t belong.
How to send and receive SMS text messages on iPad and Mac
In addition to iMessage, you can also send and receive regular text messages on your iPad and Mac. This tutorial shows you how to do that so you can continue your SMS conversation from any device and not just your iPhone.
Some users report LTE calling and SMS issues with iOS 12.1.2 (bonus: temporary fix)
An unknown percentage of people who have updated their iPhone to Apple's most recent iOS 12.1.2 software update are apparently plagued with curious issues preventing them from making voice calls over their carrier's LTE network, as well as sending and receiving texts.
How to text multiple people at once in separate messages on iPhone
The Mass Message shortcut sends your custom text message to multiple recipients through the Messages app - but individually, in separate messages. This solves one of the biggest complaints about the stock Messages app, which supports group chatting but won't let you text multiple recipients simultaneously via individual messages.
Here's how to individually text several recipients at once from your iPhone or iPad.
Send Separately streamlines bulk messaging without the headache of group conversations
Upon refreshing your Cydia sources, you may happen upon a new free jailbreak tweak called Send Separately by iOS developer NeinZedd9.
Although it seems like a subtle tweak at first glance, don’t be fooled. Send Separately can potentially save you a ton of time and frustration when sending bulk messages to friends and family, such as during holidays or special events.
iOS 12 lets developers create extensions for reporting unwanted texts and calls as spam
iOS 10 included a CallKit framework that brought a system-wide way for customers to use specialized apps on their iPhone, like Hiya and TrueCaller, that automatically identify and block nuisance calls before the phone even rings. With iOS 12, Apple started allowing developers to write new types of call-blocking extensions that gather information from the user before deciding whether to report or block the number.